Losing weight fast is a dream of many. But only a few succeed in achieving it. If you are among those who are still dreaming of losing weight, this might be a good read for you. It might help you in clearing out a few queries regarding how to lose 40 pounds in 4 months?
Is it even possible to lose weight 40 pounds in 4 months? Well, it is possible but is it healthy? No, it might not be. The way you opt to lose weight and how much you actually lose can predict your future health. Will you be able to lose weight? Will it come back? How long will it take? All of this depends upon your body type and the lifestyle you opt for.
It is important to keep in mind that everybody is unique and everybody has a different “right way” to lose weight. Your friend succeeding in losing weight fast does not guarantee a fast weight loss for you too. It might be that you don’t even need to lose that much weight. So if you want to lose 40 pounds in 4 months, you need to weigh in on all the pros and cons of the decision you are about to make.
Weight loss consists of two aspects The bookish, the theoretical aspect, and the practical aspect. The former one consists of counting calories, choosing special foods, and creating a diet plan. Then Comes the practical aspect which is the actual hurdle. Designing a diet plan on paper might be the easiest thing but actually following and sticking to it is a task that failed many.
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How To Lose 40 Pounds In 4 Months?
If you want to lose 40 pounds in 4 months, a simple diet might not help very much. The prerequisites of diet, the diet itself, exercise, mentality, and in some cases Fad diets, all have to marry together to bring the desired outcomes.
The Prerequisites
Before starting the much-anticipated diet, you need to follow a few prerequisites that are necessary for every diet.
- Set an achievable goal: While losing 40 lb in 4 months can be possible for some, it might not be the case with you. Setting an achievable goal is the first and foremost step in making a lifestyle decision.
- Making a plan: Making a proper plan and writing it down will help you stick to it. Writing every little aspect of the “to be followed” plan will map out your path.
- Make up your mind: Losing weight fast is not easy, you have to prepare your body and mind to accept the change to come.
The Diet
Diet is the most important aspect of weight loss. Following an intricately designed calorie-restricted diet is your best bet.
Sharply restricting your calorie intake and avoiding all sorts of junk is the way to go. For this you will need assistance from a nutritionist.
Apart from restricting your calories, the calories you are taking need to be good calories. Healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and meats should be preferred over white rice, bread, and desserts.
Simply restricting your calories and eating healthy might not work for you. If your fat is stubborn, you may need to go for fad diets. Fad diets are not endorsed, but in some cases are inevitable. If fad diets take a toll on your health, obesity does it more. So if you have failed to lose weight in a natural and healthy way you might want to turn to crash diets like keto, sirt food, or high protein.
The Exercise
The science behind losing weight is to create a calorie deficit and sometimes diet alone fails to do so. To lose weight fast and effectively you might need to exercise vigorously. The fusion of exercise and diet is the worst enemy of your fat cells. Exercise not only helps in losing weight but has benefits beyond that. Exercising regularly will help you in keeping your body functions normal. It will keep your mind sane and your body fit.
Working out moderately for 150 minutes each week can help you in regulating your body functions. These moderate-intensity exercises include brisk walking, swimming, and cycling. Keep in mind that these exercises might not help a bundle in losing weight.
If you aim to lose 40 lb in 4 months, you have to go for vigorous exercise and strength training. Doing high-intensity exercises like running and skipping and weight exercises like lifting and planks are your best bet.
If you are unacquainted with exercise, you can start with a mixture of high intensity and low-intensity exercises. This will help in increasing your stamina for the future and will burn your calories to help you in losing weight.
The Persistence
Persistence is the key to achieving every goal. Going on a diet for a week or a month will never ensure your success. You have to prepare your mind and body to stick with you through a long period of time. Even if you fail to see the results immediately you have to keep on working, eventually, you will get your desired results.
Persistence holds an eminent spot in lifestyle changes like diet and exercise. Keep in mind that everybody is different and might react differently to a change. Persistence is one thing that ensures results for all.
The Stress
If you are stressing over going on a diet and losing weight, Don’t. This stress can render all your efforts useless. Stress can tame your weight and weight can tame your stress. So it is important to find a balance, a situation where you are not stressing over your stuck weight and your weight is not stuck so bad that it is causing you to stress.
Whenever you are stressed your adrenal glands release cortisol and adrenaline. This increases the blood sugar level. When the stress is gone the blood glucose drops and cortisol works to replenish the lost energy. This stress response can induce sugar cravings, which is the worst enemy of your weight loss plan.
The Reward
No matter how long it took you to reach your goal or how hard you worked at the gym, the reward always makes it all worth it. The numbers on your weighing machine and the image on your mirror will give you enough satisfaction that you will be ready to do it all over again. You might not get your reward in the set time but if you stay persistent and put in all your efforts, one day you will get what you aimed for, and believe me it will be worth it.
People often relate weight loss to better aesthetics. Little do they know that the way they will feel, the way they will be able to walk, and the way they will fight various other diseases after they lose weight will outweigh the happiness of looking good.
If you want to say hello to a new and better you, you should consult a nutritionist. To make an educated decision you can learn more about health and fitness on our blog.
FAQs
1. What are some weight loss tips?
- Limit your calories.
- Replace fast and processed food with whole foods.
- Exercise regularly.
- Don’t stress.
2. How much weight can I lose in 4 months?
It depends on your body type and your weight loss plan.
3. What is the best diet plan for weight loss?
The healthiest way to lose weight is to restrict your calories and fill your plate with whole foods.
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